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Annual Gift Auction
2023-10-20 | St. Mary School, 735 Union Rd., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
The St. Mary School Grandparents’ Association is holding their Annual Gift Auction on October 20, at 735 Union Road, Vineland. Try your luck on great raffle gifts including high end items, and a 50/50. There will also be plenty of food for purchase. For information: Stephanie at 856-466-1466.

St. Mary School Grandparents’ Association Annual Gift Auction
2023-10-20 | St. Mary School, 735 Union Rd., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
735 Union Rd., Vineland. Try your luck on great raffle gifts including high end items, and a 50/50. There will also be plenty of food for purchase. For information: Stephanie at 856-466-1466.

Writers Society Gathering
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-09-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 4–5:30 p.m. Discussion and writing critiques. Free to attend with registration requested. 856-794-4244 ext. 4243.

Free Resume Workshop
2023-10-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 5:30–7 p.m. Bring a resume or draft if you have one. Registration is required for this free event, and space is limited to 20 people. 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 to register.

Third Friday at Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts – presented by PNC Arts Alive
2023-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Opening reception is Friday, October 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Experience the art, meet the artists, music, refreshments with live music by Brien Renzi & Dan Godbey. Mystery on High is happening too, with a costume contest at 8 p.m.
NEW EXHIBITS:

Associate Artist Show II: This group exhibit features current works by our Associate Artist Members. Awards will be presented at 7:15.
WITT GALLERY: “SCARY” – Be brave and visit our Witt gallery full of frightening scenes, monsters and all things scary!
ATRIUM: Countryside Garden Club display of floral arrangements inspired by art movements.
ASSOCIATE ARTIST ALCOVE: Artists featured—Robin Brownfield & Sydnei Smith Jordan (artwork is pictured above)
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 North High Street, Millville, NJ 856-327-4500 www.rrcarts.com

Ladies of History Presents "White Woman of the Genesee"
2023-10-14 13:00 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2384 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ, 08361, United States
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2384 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 1 p.m. A first-person portrayal by actress and historian, Alisa Dupuy, of a Native American captive, Mary Jemison. In the year 1758, while the French and Indian war was raging in the colonies, a young Scots-Irish child was kidnapped by French soldiers and Shawnee warrior raiding party. This is the story of her long eventful life and legacy living as a wife and mother with the Seneca Indians, the largest of the six nations of the Iroquois confederacy. The portrayal is based on historical fact, and Mary Jemison’s memoirs as published in 1824. Tickets: $15 per person. Checks payable to: Greenwich Tea Burning Chapter, Ns Dar. Mail To: V. K. Baron, Po Box 428, Port Elizabeth, Nj 08348. 609-364-8525 or Vkbaron@gmail.com or Jpzn1@aol.com

Vintage and Variety Sale/Poultry and Egg Festival
2023-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S. 7th St., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
On the grounds of Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 856-691-1111 discover vinelandhistory.org

Zumba-Thon with a Halloween Theme
2023-10-13 18:00 | Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA, 1159 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
YMCA, 1159 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 6:15–7:45 p.m. Spaces are limited. Light refreshments will be offered. Costumes not required, but welcome. Best costume will win a prize. Free childcare for age 2 to 10 available parents must reserve a spot in advance for each child. Event $20 for Y members, $25 for the public. Interested participants may call the Y at 856-691-0030 or check ccaymca.org for details.

Vineland Soup Kitchen 3rd Annual Bags N Bucks Bingo & Basket Raffle
2023-10-13 17:30 | OLMA, 1001 Main Rd., Newfield, NJ, 08344, United States
Our Lady of Mercy Academy, 1001 Main Rd., Newfield. Doors open 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. Pre-sale admission ticket $30, at the door $35 (includes 10 bingo sheets and door prize ticket). Bingo prizes include five designer bags and five cash prizes. Top cash prize $300. More than 50 themed baskets, also 50/50. All proceeds devoted to feeding the hungry in the community. Tickets at tvineland-soup-kitchen.ticketleap.com or Venmo @Vineland-SoupKitchen More info: debbiee@vinelandsoupkitchen.org

Cumberland County Swap Meet & Car Show
2023-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001 Carmel Rd., Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001 Carmel Rd., Millville. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Car show entries $5. all proceeds benefit Cumberland County 4-H Program. cumberlandnj4h.com or 856-451-2800, ext. 3.

Festival of Fine Craft, October 7 and 8
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | WheatonArts, 1000 Village Dr., Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
Celebrating 24 years of artistic excellence, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center hosts the anticipated annual Festival of Fine Craft on October 7 and 8, rain or shine. This crowd-favorite event features the work of over 125 juried contemporary and traditional artists, unique craft demonstrations, a Beer & Wine Garden, family art activities, WheatonArts signature Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser, and live music.
From inspired paintings, decorative ceramics, and novel jewelry to innovative wood sculptures and vibrant wearables, the Festival offers interesting one-of-a-kind treasures for everyone.

Yolanda Alcorta, a co-founder of “Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas,” joins the craft demonstrations this year, leading a Peruvian mask-making creation at the Folklife Center during the festival. Additional craft demonstrations include Pysanky egg painting, intaglio etching, copper flame painting, and more!
“Scarecrow Construction” is a favorite family activities each year, with a wild assortment of clothing and plenty of straw to create life-size scarecrows to take home. Experience the creative process with additional complimentary art-making activities (spider finger puppets, spider web tissue suncatchers, and coffee filter bats), thanks to a special PNC Arts Alive grant. Other fee-based artistic hands-on opportunities, such as basket weaving and make-your-own glass projects, will be available throughout the grounds.
WheatonArts signature Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser will be located across from the Pottery Studio; all glass pumpkins will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting arts educational programming at WheatonArts.
Visitors 21 years and older can grab a seat, or a hay bale, to enjoy the Beer & Wine Garden with selections from Glasstown Brewing Company and Bellview Winery. Various gourmet food vendors and specialty food trucks will line the food court with refreshments for purchase. Additionally, visitors can enjoy live musical entertainment from South Jersey’s own Package Goods Orchestra.
The festival is included with general admission to Wheaton Arts. Hours are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. Admission at the gate is $12 adults, $11 senior adults, $7 students, and free for WheatonArts members and children ages five or younger. Buy tickets in advance online to save $2 per ticket (offer ends 9/22). Admission ticket special: Ask for a “Tomorrow Pass” upon exiting the Festival on Saturday to get free access to the Festival on Sunday (available by request only). Parking and shuttle service are available free of charge.
Festival programming is subject to change. 856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552, or wheatonarts.org

Books and Brews
2023-10-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Coffee and talk about what book you’re reading. Registration required; call 856-453-2210, ext. 26103, or e-mail tomay@cclnj.org.

Class of ‘78 45th Reunion
2023-09-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Steakouts Home Plate, 85 Harding Highway, Pittsgrove Township, NJ, United States
Millville Senior High School (MSHS) Class of ’78 will hold its 45th Reunion on Saturday, September 30, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Steakouts Home Plate, 85 Harding Highway, Pittsgrove Township. $45 per person. Price includes buffet dinner, wine/beer and DJ for dancing. Payment due by August 31. Mail checks payable to MSHS Class of 1978, Darlene Grennon, 15 Fairfield Ave., Millville, NJ 08332. For more information or to update classmate contact information, contact Carolyn at 609-364-9554 or visit the Facebook page at MSHS Class of 1978.

FanCon at Vineland Public Library
2023-09-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Do you geek Star Wars? Do you watch and play Pokémon? Do you love to cosplay? Have you wanted to go to comic conventions but found they are too expensive and too far from home? We’re so excited to bring a Con to Vineland—for everyone, and it’s FREE to attend. Save the Date for September 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You’ll be able to find an assortment of comic books, professional and amateur cosplaying, interactive activities for all ages, photo opportunities, face painting, merchandise and food for purchase, and much more. It’s going to be FANtastic!

Funding has been made possible in part by the Friends of Vineland Public Library, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State and the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners through the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Big Day on Campus Run and Walk
2023-09-30 08:00 | NJ
3322 College Drive, Vineland. 8 a.m. check-in. Fundraiser event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland that includes a 5K run, 1M run, and 1M walk, through the Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland campus.

Millville Woman’s Club Book Discussion
2023-09-26 13:30 | Millville Woman’s Club, 300 E. Street, Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
Millville Woman’s Club, 300 E. St., Millville. 1:30 p.m. Book for September is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, also the selection for 2023 Rowan College of SJ “One Book, One College.” If interested in participating, contact Eloise Sulzman at 856-691-7434.

Padre Pio Festival
2023-09-24 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Padre Pio, Rte. 40, Harding Hwy., Landisville, NJ, 08326, United States
Church of Our Lady of Pompeii, 4680 Dante Ave., Vineland. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Faith, food, and fun. 856-691-7526, pppnj.org

Artisans Faire & Marketplace
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24 | Cumberland County Historical Society, 891 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, NJ, 08323, United States
960 Ye Grate St., Greenwich. Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m–4 p.m. Cumberland County Historical Society hosts 50 artisans and nonproift organizations. Nursery plants. art, photographs, pottery, soap, jewelry, weaving, woodwork, honey, brooms. Live music, food vendors, childrens tent, pony rides and antique farm equipment. Bloody Pirates exhibit. $5, $3 for Society members, free for age 12 and under. cchistsoc.org or 856-455-8580.

Fall Designer Bag Bingo
2023-09-22 19:00 | St. Mary School, 735 Union Rd., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
St Mary’s School, 735 Union Rd., Vineland. Games begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are now available for our highly anticipated 2023 event! This event promises to be our best yet, and we can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for you.

Boutique Day/Sweet Sale
2023-09-22 10:00 - 2023-09-23 15:00 | Millville Woman’s Club, 300 E. Street, Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
Millville Woman’s Club (MWC), 300 E. St., Millville. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Vintage jewelry, hats, scarves, purses, wallets, perfumes, soaps, candles, antique dolls, and more. Cakes, cookies, candies for sale.

Bus Trip
2023-09-22 09:00 - 16:00 | NJ
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County invite you to join a bus trip on Friday, September 22, to Chanticleer, one of the great public gardens of the region, located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The day will include a guided tour of the gardens and the first floor of Chanticleer House as well as time to explore the gardens on your own. Departure time is 9 a.m. and return time 4 p.m. Cost is $57. A boxed lunch can be purchased for an additional fee of $20.
Checks should be made payable to “Rutgers University” and mailed or delivered to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County, 291 Morton Avenue, Millville, NJ 08332-9776 by August 4. Additional details will be provided upon registration. Questions may be directed to: ccmgtrips23@gmail.com or 856-451-2800, ext. 4.

CUT International Short Film Festival
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-23 | Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
Levoy Theatre, 126-130 High St., Millville. NJShorts.com for full schedule of films and showtimes. $30 for a two-day pass.

Pay Equity Imperative Meeting
2023-09-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Ramada Inn Vineland, 2216 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
It is undeniable that there is a pay gap relative to gender, race and ethnicity. Debating how large the gap is misses the point: Inequity is just that and carries with it legal, business and DEI considerations. On September 21, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ramada Inn (2216 W Landis Ave., Vineland, this issue will be addressed at the Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey (HRA) Dinner Meeting. HRA member $40; non member $50.
Speaker Jonathan A Segal, Esq. will provide an overview of the legal context for evaluating pay equity. The program will address federal law, the more exacting New Jersey Diane B. Allen Pay Equal Pay Act, OFCCP enforcement and the anticipated addition to the EE0-1 of a pay data reporting requirement.
Register at hrasnj.shrm.org/forms/sept-21-dinner-registration-form-0.

Networking: 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Dinner: 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Program: 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey (HRA) Dinner Meeting
2023-09-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Ramada Inn Vineland, 2216 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave., Vineland. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Speaker Jonathan A. Segal, Esq. will provide an overview of the legal context for evaluating pay equity. The program will address federal law, the more exacting New Jersey Diane B. Allen Pay Equal Pay Act, OFCCP enforcement and the anticipated addition to the EE0-1 of a pay data reporting requirement. Register at hrasnj.shrm.org/forms/sept-21-dinner-registration-form-0.

Cumberland County Business Expo and Job Fair
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | CCTEC, 3400 College Dr., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
CCTEC Gymnasium, 3400 College Dr., Vineland. 4–7 p.m. Free admission. cumberlandexpo.com

Movie Night at Cumberland County Library
2023-09-20 17:30 | Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 5:30 pm. In this month’s film, set in 1930s Europe, legendary detective Hercule Poirot probes a murder that occurs aboard the Orient Express. Featuring an all-star cast including Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, and Johnny Depp, the film is based on the classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie. Rated PG-13. Admission is free. No registration required. Light refreshments will be served. Movie Night is held the third Wednesday of every month. 856-453-2210, ext. 26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.

Hispanic Business: Driving Prosperity and Progress in Bridgeton
2023-09-19 11:30 - 13:30 | NJ
(Negocios Hispanos: Impulsando la Prosperidad y el Progreso en Bridgeton). Inka Chicken Bar, 22 S. Laurel St., Bridgeton. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. September Bridgeton Chamber meeting to kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month. Meeting is sponsored by Revive South Jersey. Keynote speaker Bert Lopez and two additional speakers. $30 per person. CumberlandGrows.com/events

Antiques, Arts and Cultural Society of South Jersey Appraisal Day
2023-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 N High St, Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
Riverfront Renaissance Gallery, 22 N. High St., Millville. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Antiques, Arts and Cultural Society of SJ in conjunction with Riverfront Renaissance Center for Art, Espoma Co., and Sir Speedy of Vineland. Bruce Dooley of Elwood Antiques will be appraiser. Donations $5 per item, up to 10 items per person.

Mauricetown Riverfest
2023-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | NJ
1229 Front St., Mauricetown. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is free! Celebrate the unique natural, cultural, and scenic resources of the Wild and Scenic Maurice River. The Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission, the Mauricetown Historical Society, and CU Maurice River have partnered to offer live music, guided trail walks, speakers, historic village tours, fine arts and crafts, hands-on activities for kids, delicious food, and more. Artists will set up all around Mauricetown using the landscape as inspiration to create works of art. The visitor can even purchase their works! Outdoor educators will be leading walks at two nearby nature trails. All the while, a speaker series will be held inside the historic Mauricetown United Methodist Church, with speakers Deborah Boerner Ein, discussing the topic of her recent book about Vineland resident and naturalist Mary Treat; Mike Chiarappa; and CU Maurice River’s Executive Director Karla Rossini. Also, take an educational sail on the AJ Meerwald, NJ’s Official Tall Ship. CUMauriceRiver.org
